Explore Your Inner World Through Creativity with Orlaigh Proctor
Moate Sports & Recreation Centre is excited to introduce a new Art for Wellbeing programme running throughout June and July — a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with themselves, reduce stress, and experience personal growth through the healing power of art.
Led by creative facilitator Orlaigh Proctor, this 8-week series of workshops, starting Monday, 9th June offers a safe, non-judgemental space for participants to explore self-expression, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing through guided art-making. No artistic experience is needed — just a willingness to show up and be curious about yourself.
Why Art? Why Now?
Art has long been recognised as a powerful tool for healing and transformation. According to research published in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, engaging in creative expression can significantly reduce levels of cortisol — the body’s main stress hormone — in as little as 45 minutes. Other studies have found that art-making can help improve mood, increase emotional resilience, and foster a greater sense of self-awareness and connectedness.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, stressed, or simply want to reconnect with your creative self, these sessions offer a gentle yet impactful way to nourish your mind, body, and soul.
What to Expect from Each Session:
- A welcoming, supportive environment where self-exploration is encouraged
- Guided art activities focused on mindfulness, emotional expression, and creativity
- No pressure to create ‘perfect’ art — the process is what matters
- Opportunities for self-reflection, clarity, and personal breakthroughs
- A break from the digital world and daily stressors, offering real, hands-on connection
- An inclusive space open to people of all backgrounds, life stages, and experiences
Each week will focus on different themes and mediums, with room for playful exploration and personal meaning-making. This is not an art class in the traditional sense — it’s an experience in creative wellbeing.
Programme Details:
Duration: 8 weeks (June – July)
Time: Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Locations:
- Mondays: Moate Sports & Recreation Centre, N37 KW60
- Wednesdays: Vita House Counselling & Family Centre, Roscommon, F52 K739
Participants may attend one or both sessions per week, depending on availability and interest. Orlaigh also offers one-to-one sessions for those who prefer a more personalised approach.
Is This For Me?
If you’re:
- Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out
- Seeking a creative outlet
- Looking to deepen your self-awareness
- Interested in mindfulness and emotional wellbeing
- Curious about the therapeutic power of creativity
…then this programme is for you.
You don’t need to identify as an artist. You just need to be willing to explore and express — in whatever way feels right to you.
Get In Touch & Join Us:
Bookings & Enquiries:
Contact Orlaigh Proctor at 087 398 9690
Flexible payment options available
Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention and a comfortable group setting — book early to avoid disappointment.
This summer, give yourself the gift of creative freedom, self-expression, and inner calm. Discover what art can awaken in you.